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2002年5月TOEFL试题Section One: Listening Comprehension211. (A) Shell get the things the man needs. (B) Sally wants to go to the bookstore too. (C) There isnt enough time to go to the bookstore. (D) The student center closes at four oclock. 2. (A) He doesnt feel qualified for the job. (B) Hed like a higher salary. (C) Hes completely satisfied with his job. (D) Hed like to be able to work more hours per week. 3. (A) Try to get a ride with Pete. (B) Take an airplane to Boston. (C) Ask Pete the name of his hotel. (D) Drive her car to Boston. 4. (A) Shell give the man the newspaper after class. (B) She doesnt read the newspaper for her class. (C) She doesnt have a newspaper to give the man. (D) She only reads one section of the newspaper. 5. (A) His roommate doesnt like to talk much. (B) Hes upset with his roommate. (C) Someone other than his roommate caused the problem. (D) He doesnt want the woman to be friendly with his roommate. 6. (A) The book was very interesting. (B) He hasnt read the book yet. (C) The book is too long. (D) He doesnt usually read spy thrillers. 7. (A) She hurt her foot. (B) Her health problem has come back again. (C) Shes feeling better now. (D) She needs an operation soon. 8. (A) He has been working outdoors lately. (B) Hed like to get some exercise over the weekend. (C) Hes a good tennis player. (D) He rarely uses his computer. 9. (A) More doctors should be doing research. (B) He is studying to be a doctor. (C) An important new medical treatment may be available soon. (D) He has already tried the new medicine. 10. (A) She couldnt find her watch. (B) She feels bad about being late. (C) She forgot what time the library closed. (D) She had never agreed to meet the man. 11. (A) Shes a professional photographer. (B) Shell take the camera to her car before the concert. (C) She just had an argument with her roommate. (D) Shes concerned about leaving the camera with the man. 12. (A) Decide against sending the application. (B) Order his checks by mail. (C) Enclose a twenty-dollar bill with his application. (D) Buy a money order to send with the application. 13. (A) Shes too busy to run for class president. (B) She hasnt considered running for class president. (C) She plans to apply for a part-time job. (D) She wants the man to help her with her studies. 14. (A) She wants the man to meet her brother (B) Shes going to Chicago with her brother (C) She wont be able to prepare lunch. (D) She cant accept the mans invitation.15. (A) The books were sent out late. (B) The books were sent to the wrong place. (C) He didnt mind helping the woman move. (D) He doesnt know the womans new address. 16. (A) Its approximately twelve oclock. (B) Shell meet the man at exactly twelve oclock. (C) She has to be somewhere soon. (D) She doesnt have time to talk. 17. (A) The womans meal tastes better than his. (B) The woman shouldnt eat her food. (C) The woman shouldnt be laughing. (D) The woman and he should go to another restaurant. 18. (A) Mary had a long drive to the airport. (B) His flight arrived late. (C) Mary had trouble finding the airport. (D) His flight took three hours. 19. (A) He doesnt want the woman to fill out the survey form. (B) He just got the results of the survey. (C) He wants to make the dorm a better place for students. (D) He hadnt heard about the survey. 20. (A) She has been on the trip herself and has enjoyed it. (B) She wouldnt consider going on the field trip. (C) She thinks the class is too advanced for the man. (D) She thinks theres a good reason to go on the field trip. 21. (A) Watch the news on TV. (B) Turn the TV on at six oclock. (C) Turn the TV off in a few minutes. (D) Watch another comedy show. 22. (A) She hasnt prepared the course outline yet. (B) Shell distribute the course outline during the next class. (C) There arent any copies of the course outline left. (D) The man can get the course outline after class. 23. (A) He had planned to attend Jasons presentation but couldnt. (B)He preferred Jasons previous presentation.(C) Hed like to do the next presentation himself. (D) Jason wont give any more presentations. 24. (A) She might know someone who needs a car. (B) She doesnt know many people. (C) Most of her friends dont drive. (D) Shell try to borrow a car from one of her friends. 25. (A) He doesnt know the answer to the question. (B) He doesnt like to travel in the area. (C) He doesnt ride on buses. (D) Hell ask someone else for directions. 26. (A) Shes worried about the approaching snowstorm. (B) She wont have time to go outside tomorrow. (C) She doesnt believe the weather report, (D) Shes pleased about the weather report. 27. (A) He always liked reading more than watching television. (B) He used to watch television more than he does now. (C) Its important to select television programs carefully. (D) The woman should do more reading. 28. (A) He thinks the woman looks better in the green hat. (B) He wants the woman to buy both hats, (C) He thinks the green hat is much too expensive. (D) He doesnt care which hat the woman chooses. 29. (A) The shirt belongs to her sister. (B) The shirt was purchased during a trip. (C) She bought a similar shirt for the man. (D) The shirt is her favorite color. 30. (A) He wants to get a job in a smaller company. (B) Hes looking forward to working on the West Coast. (C) He hopes to keep working where he now lives. (D) He expects his company to promote him soon. 31. (A) Two different types of bones in the human body. (B) How bones help the body move. (C) How bones continuously repair themselves.(D) The chemical composition of human bones. 32. (A) They defend the bone against viruses. (B) They prevent oxygen from entering the bone. (C) They break down bone tissue. (D) They connect the bone to muscle tissue. 33. (A) They have difficulty identifying these cells. (B) They arent sure how these cells work. (C) Theyve learned how to reproduce these cells. (D) Theyve found similar cells in other species. 34. (A) To learn how to prevent a bone disease. (B) To understand differences between bone tissue and other tissue. (C) To find out how specialized bone cells have evolved. (D) To create artificial bone tissue. 35. (A) A new fuel for buses. (B) The causes of air pollution. (C) A way to improve fuel efficiency in buses. (D) Careers in environmental engineering. 36. (A) Her car is being repaired. (B) She wants to help reduce pollution. (C) Parking is difficult in the city. (D) The cost of fuel has increased. 37. (A) A fuel that bums cleanly. (B) An oil additive that helps cool engines. (C) A material from which filters are made. (D) An insulating material sprayed on engine parts. 38. (A) The high temperatures required for its use. (B) The high cost of materials used in its production. (C) The lack of trained environmental engineers. (D) The opposition of automobile manufacturers. 39. (A) To present an award to a musician. (B) To thank the organizers of Time Out for the Arts. (C) To invite musicians to join the concert tour. (D) To introduce the guest speaker for the evening. 40. (A) The pianist is an old friend of hers. (B) Many people have come to the presentation. (C) The auditorium has an excellent sound system. (D) She enjoys going to concerts. 41. (A) When he was a child. (B) When he finished his studies. (C) When he began his concert touring. (D) When he was invited to a musical competition. 42. (A) Discuss his experiences on the concert tour. (B) Explain why he agreed to give the lecture. (C) Comment on his musical training at the Juilliard School. (D) Talk about how he learned to compose music. 43. (A) The effect of advertising on world markets. (B) Modem advertising techniques. (C) Forms of communication in the American colonies. (D) The early history of advertising. 44. (A) An educated population. (B) A large supply of goods and services. (C) A large number of publications. (D) An industrialized society. 45. (A) Samples of products. (B) Signs on shops. (C) Pictures of products painted on walls. (D) Free paper pamphlets. 46. (A) How the President proposes new laws. (B) How a bill is passed by lawmakers in Congress. (C) How the President can reject a proposed law. (D) How lawmakers can force the President to sign a bill. 47. (A) Why the President opposes a bill. (B) How lawmakers want to revise a bill. (C) Why a deadline has not been met. (D) When lawmakers plan to end their session. 48. (A) They send the message to the President within ten days. (B) They officially state reasons for rejecting the message. (C) They meet with the President. (D) They revise the vetoed bill. 49. (A) The bill becomes law immediately. (B) The bill cant become law unless the whole process begins again. (C) Lawmakers must review the bill within ten days. (D) The President must sign the bill if its passed again. 50. (A) Just after a new President is elected. (B) Just before Congress takes any short break. (C) When Congress has just ended an entire session. (D) Anytime during a session of Congress. Section Two: Structure and Written Expression1._of pottery is dependent on the durability of clay after firing.(A)To make(B)The making(C)When to make(D)It is making2.Pig iron, wrought iron, and steel contain iron carbides made up of _ of carbon.(A) amounts are different(B) different amounts that(C) different amounts(D) which amounts are different3.The Arctic fox is found throughout the Arctic , usually on tundra or mountains _ the sea.(A) by which near(B) near of(C) because near(D) near4.The midge _ to any of several species of small flies, refers to a mosquito-like insect with slender wings and body, long legs, and antennae.(A)which a term applied(B)a term applied(C)is a term applied(D)applied a term5. The face is the most _ of a human being.(A)part is distinctly(B)distinction in part(C)distinctive part(D)part of distinction6.The chemical facts _ as a by-product of their search for gold became the basis for modem chemistry.(A)that had been accumulated by alchemists(B)were accumulated by alchemists(C)alchemists accumulating them(D)had been accumulated by alchemists7.The fluoroscope makes _ for medical doctors to view a silhouette of the bones and internal organs of a patients body.(A)being possible(B)possibly(C)it is possible(D)it possible8.The second-oldest continuously occupied governors mansion in the United States _ Jackson, Mississippi.(A) the location in(B) is the location(C) is located in(D) located in9.A television camera produces an image by convening _ receives into a series of bright and dark dots.(A) and it (B) it(C) what it(D) that it10.In so-called nonfiction novels, a documentary style is combined with fictional techniques _actual events and people.(A)that they describe(B)to describe(C)and in describing(D)are describing11.Managers often receive considerable training in the technical aspects of their jobs _ very little in the people management aspects.(A)so(B)just as(C)yet(D)and that12.Areas of fertile soil called deltas, usually _ are formed by mud deposited at the mouth of a river.(A)triangular in shape(B)their shape is triangular(C)they have a triangular shape(D)triangular shape13.Though a respected educator, Alexander Graham Bell _ the inventor of the telephone.(A)as is best known(B)best known as is(C)is best known as(D)best is known as14. Not until the First World War _ to improve the road system in the United States.(A)a determined effort was made(B)made a determined effort (C)when a determined effort was made(D)was a determined effort made15. Often invisible, always in motion, gas is _ of matter.(A)the state is most energetic(B)stating the most energetic(C)the most energetic state(D)the state that most energetic16. Some fish have whiskers, which are sensory organs used for touching and tasting, A Band which are helpful when are they searching for food in sand and mud.C D17.Cement is produced commercially by to heat a mixture of limestone and clay A Bin a large,slowly rotating cylindrical furnace.C D18.In addition to appropriating the subject matter of mass culture, the pop art movement A Bof the 1950s utilized various technique of mass production.C D19. Practical problems limit the ability of astronomers to determine the mass A Bof asteroids,who are small planetary bodied orbiting the Sun.C D20.An accomplished saxophonist and composer, John Coltrane begun his career playing A B Cin the big bands of the early 1950s.D21.Bacteria and similar one-celled organisms reproduce by cell division, each of the daughter Acell then beginning a new life as a distinct organism.B C D22.Many species of birds that breed in temperate latitudes often show particular patternsA B C of migration while the year.D23.Quebec, the most oldest city in Canada, lies on the north bank of the St. LawrenceA B C D River.24.Because of the need to maintain the correct balance of salts and minerals in the water, A Bkeeping saltwater fish in aquariums requires more work that keeping freshwater fish.C D25. Addressing themes that were unique American, the poet Walt Whitman celebrated A B Cthe lives of ordinary people.D26.Many museums have been founded by private benefactors, and a few have receivedA B endowments that help to support theirs routine operations.C D27.The Bessemer process for converting iron to steel was invention of enormous importance A Bbecause it led to many significant changes in industrial processes.C D28. Painters have been portraying the sea for centuries, and in the United States a A Brich tradition of marine painting been developed during the nineteenth century.C D29.The city of Memphis, Tennessee, was a important Confederate military center during A Bthe American Civil War and served as the temporary state capital in 1862.C D30. Although all sedimentary rocks contain iron, but the deposits that are richest in iron A Bconsist predominantly of minerals such as iron oxides, carbonates, silicates, and sulfides.C D31.In the United States, the attorney general is a cabinet member in charge with theA B C administration of the Department of Justice.D32.The Atlantic cable, which began to operating in 1866,linked the United States to London Aand to another cable stretching eastward to India and beyond.B C D33. Many folk songs were originated to accompany manual work or to mark a A B Cspecific ceremonies.D34.The shell of the abalone, a marine snail, is especially suited by its hardness and A Bvarious of colors for the manufacture of jewelry.C D35.Geraldine Farrar, who debuted as an opera singer in 1901,later appeared both on A B Cstage and in several silent film.D36.The migration of African Americans from the rural South to the industrial North inA the early 1900s were the biggest internal migration in American history. B C D37.Searching for alternate forms of energy does not necessary mean the abandonment A B Cof fossil fuels as an energy source.D38. The flamingo constructs a cylindrical mud nest for its egg, which both parents A B Ccare for it.D39. Due to persistent inbreeding, self-pollinating plants have genetically more uniform A Bthan cross-pollinated plants,which harbor more genetic variability.C D40. Metaphysical philosophy is concerned with the principles, structures, and A Bmeaningful that underlie all observable reality.C DSection Three: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 1-9 The term folk song has been current for over a hundred years, but there is still a good deal of disagreement as to what it actually means. The definition provided by the International Folk Music Council states that folk music is the music of ordinary people, Line which is passed on from person to person by being listened to rather than learned from (5) the printed page. Other factors that help shape a folk song include: continuity (many performances over a number of years); variation (changes in words and melodies either through artistic interpretation or failure of memory); and selection (the acceptance of a song by the community in which it evolves). When songs have been subjected to these processes their origin is usually impossible (10) to trace. For instance, if a farm laborer were to make up a song an